- Own and evolve Caseware’s procurement strategy, operating model, and roadmap - Lead complex, high-value sourcing initiatives from requirements and market analysis through vendor selection, negotiation, contracting, implementation, and supplier management - Develop category and sourcing strategies balancing commercial value, service quality, operational requirements, risk, scalability, and business objectives - Lead RFIs, RFPs, negotiations, vendor evaluations, and commercial assessments - Build and manage a centralized contract and vendor repository - Establish procurement data standards, controls, processes, and accountabilities - Build processes and technology for contract intake, approvals, purchasing, renewals, amendments, terminations, and vendor lifecycle management - Develop procurement automation and AI roadmaps - Partner with Legal, IT, Information Security, Finance, and other stakeholders to integrate procurement processes and technology - Build and own renewal management, SaaS license, subscription, and seat optimization programs - Establish vendor lifecycle processes, scorecards, and performance management frameworks - Build procurement analytics, dashboards, KPIs, executive reporting, and spend intelligence - Own procurement governance, Delegation of Authority frameworks, policies, workflows, playbooks, templates, and controls - Lead sophisticated commercial negotiations and advise leaders on supplier investments and procurement risk - Support budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, savings measurement, and cost avoidance - Lead procurement transformation and continuous improvement initiatives - Report to the General Counsel Requirements - 8-10 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, procurement operations, vendor management,



or related disciplines - Preferably experience within a global SaaS, technology, or professional services organization - Experience building or significantly transforming procurement capabilities, processes, governance, or operating models - Significant experience leading complex, high-value commercial negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives - Deep understanding of technology procurement, SaaS licensing, software subscriptions, cloud services, qualified services, and related commercial models - Experience developing contract repositories, renewal management programs, procurement workflows, supplier management processes, or CLM/procurement technology - Strong understanding of Delegation of Authority, procurement governance, financial controls, contract lifecycle management, and vendor risk management - Ability to analyze spend, contractual commitments, licensing data, and supplier information and translate data into actionable business recommendations - Experience developing procurement KPIs, dashboards, executive reporting, and spend analytics - Strong commercial judgment, including demand management, license optimization, vendor consolidation, and total cost of ownership - Ability to influence and advise senior leaders across Legal, Finance, IT, Information Security, and business functions - Strong project and change management capabilities - Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills - Preferred: experience with procurement, spend management, vendor management,



or contract lifecycle management platforms - Preferred: experience applying AI, automation, or advanced analytics to procurement or contract management processes - Preferred: experience developing SaaS license and seat optimization programs - Preferred: experience establishing procurement operations in a growing or transforming organization - Preferred: experience supporting global procurement across multiple jurisdictions and business units - Professional procurement certification such as SCMP, CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent is considered an asset Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in procurement strategy, vendor management, and contract lifecycle management, with a strong focus on analytics, governance, and process optimization. Capable of leading complex negotiations and integrating procurement processes across various business functions. Highest-signal resume keywords - Procurement Strategy Development - Complex Commercial Negotiations - Contract Lifecycle Management - Procurement Analytics and Reporting - Vendor Management Processes Hard Skills - Strategic Sourcing - Procurement Operations - Spend Analysis - Financial Modelling - Contract Management - SaaS Licensing - Vendor Risk Management - Procurement Automation - Data Analytics - Governance Frameworks Soft Skills - Influencing Senior Leaders - Project Management - Change Management - Commercial Judgment - Collaboration Certifications & Qualifications - SCMP - CPSM - CIPS Industry Keywords - Global SaaS - Technology Procurement - Professional Services - Vendor Evaluation - Renewal Management Tools & Technologies - Procurement Technology Platforms - Contract Lifecycle Management Software - Spend Management Tools - Analytics Dashboards - AI and Automation Tools

📌 Senior Manager, Procurement – Procurement Operations (Toronto)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Toronto